The Ass and the Hound

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of a hybrid creature dancing. The scene depicts a lion-headed human-like creature and an anthropomorphic donkey figure dancing together. In the background, there are ships and humanoid figures handling barrels. On the right, there is a gathering with people wearing hats, and in the foreground, a small lion or large dog is present. The backdrop includes a large Gothic-style building. The overall scene conveys a sense of a bustling port town with fantastical elements.